I dream of a church... with outstretched arms
A welcome for all,
Loving, enfolding,
The great and the small.

I dream of church... with an easy smile
A joy to be shared,
Warmly accepting
The timid and scared.

I dream of a church... with busy fingers
A need to involve,
Working and helping
Life's problems to solve.

I dream of a church... with ready feet
A dynamic stride,
Bravely advancing
With patience and pride.

I dream of a church... with thankful voice
Singing of love,
Worshipping, praising,
The Lord high above.

I dream of a church... with listening ear
Attentive to all,
Earnestly waiting
For the Spirit to call.

I dream of a church... with praying hands
Where any can come
Knowing, believing
The dream has begun!

Sylvia M. Bradford 2004
LP in the Whitby Circuit